[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld Poly

[Chris]

I agree, we just received our first ones too on Wednesday, and the
reflectivity is ridiculous. I have Arco 16-200's, Siemen's M75's, Shell's
too here, all top notch. This Poly series is a real down grade in SolarWorld
quality for sure.

 

Sincerely,

Chris Worcester

Solar Wind Works
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Phone: 530-582-4503
Fax: 530-582-4603
 <http://www.solarwindworks.com/> www.solarwindworks.com
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"Proven Energy Solutions"

 

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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William
Miller
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 6:18 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarWorld Poly

 

Friends:

I got my hands on the first of the new poly modules today.  I understood
that the new framing would be present on the new mono and poly modules.
They are called the "plus" series.

The new frames present some problems.  There is no place for an Acme clip
and no provision for back mount clips.  We have been using the Acme clips as
really the only listed, non-plastic, commercially available cable routing
device on the market.  Now that these don't work, we spent the day figuring
out an alternative technique for routing PV cables.  I think we came up with
a pretty good solution that works with the DPW P6 rail and Enphase
components that appear to be our new norm.

The glass on these modules looks cheap.  It is reflective and not flat.  The
frames look and feel flimsy.  It used to be the American made meant quality
but I'm not so sure any more.

I spoke with my vendor and he said that complaints have been rolling in
about the lack of a flange and the frame will be modified to include a
flange.  No idea how soon.

Sincerely,

William Miller

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